Episode
The Global Fight Against Lung Cancer: A Conversation with WHO's José Luis Castro
- Podcast
- Lung Cancer Considered
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- 1764
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Summary
Host Dr. Stephen Liu is joined by José Luis Castro, WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases, for a thought-provoking discussion on why lung cancer must be recognized as a global health priority. They explore the challenges of raising awareness, reducing stigma, expanding equitable access to lung cancer screening and care, and advancing the policies and partnerships needed to improve outcomes worldwide. The conversation also offers a preview of Castro's keynote message ahead of his appearance at the 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Seoul this September. Guest: José Luis Castro World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases